The Asia-Kakehashi Project + (Plus) invites students from the UK to study and live in Japan for 4 months. All expenses will be fully covered by the Japanese government, including travel tickets, accommodation, and school tuition.
If you’re a UK citizen aged between 15 and 17 years old, this exciting opportunity is open to you!
Applications for 2026 are now closed. 2027 pre-applications will open soon.
Live with a new family in another country. Enjoy different traditions. Take time to appreciate, value and deepen your insights about other perspectives, cultures, religions and important world issues.
Open your mind to a new way to view the world and help others see the world the way you experience it. Build bridges across cultures by creating friendships that will last a lifetime.
Go to a new school, learn a new language and find ways to connect with people from other cultures and backgrounds–skills that you’ll take back home and use for a lifetime.
Discover new things about yourself and your place in the world. Learn how to turn challenging situations into valuable opportunities to grow and become more mature.
— Marjolein Dieltiens
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